Dublin to Nairobi Flights

Planning a trip from Dublin to Nairobi? Whether you're travelling for business, embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime safari, visiting family, or exploring Kenya's vibrant capital, Tripenger helps you compare flights and find the best fares from Dublin to Nairobi. Although there are currently no direct flights between Dublin and Nairobi, travellers can choose from a wide range of convenient one-stop services through Europe's major aviation hubs and the Middle East.

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Best dates to travel from Dublin to Nairobi

Best dates to travel from Dublin to Nairobi

Return-trip prices collected from different providers to help you find dates with cheaper flights for your next trip. Prices and availability can change, so check the latest fare before booking. Last collected on November 5, 2026.

All trip durations

  1. Dublin → Nairobi 18 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  2. Dublin → Nairobi 20 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  3. Dublin → Nairobi 21 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  4. Dublin → Nairobi 22 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  5. Dublin → Nairobi 10 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Dublin → Nairobi 10 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  2. Dublin → Nairobi 9 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  3. Dublin → Nairobi 10 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  4. Dublin → Nairobi 6 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  5. Dublin → Nairobi 7 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Dublin → Nairobi 18 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  2. Dublin → Nairobi 20 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  3. Dublin → Nairobi 11 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  4. Dublin → Nairobi 14 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  5. Dublin → Nairobi 15 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Dublin → Nairobi 21 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  2. Dublin → Nairobi 22 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  3. Dublin → Nairobi 22 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  4. Dublin → Nairobi 26 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price
  5. Dublin → Nairobi 27 days
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    $ 743.90Indicative return price

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Route Overview

Origin Dublin, Ireland (Dublin Airport (DUB))
Destination Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, Kenya
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi NBO
  • Nairobi Wilson Airport Nairobi WIL
Distance Approximately 7,300 km (4,536 miles)
Average Flight Time From 11 hours
Cheapest Month to Fly May
Estimated Fare From $ 743.90 return
Busiest Month July

Flying from Dublin to Nairobi

Dublin Airport offers excellent connections to Nairobi through several leading international airlines. Most journeys include one stop in Amsterdam, Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Paris, London, or Addis Ababa. Travellers often compare flights based on overall journey time, baggage allowance, connection duration, and airfare. Depending on your chosen airline and stopover, total travel times generally range between 11 and 15 hours. Flying from Dublin also provides a convenient starting point for travellers across Ireland, with access to a broad network of global carriers serving East Africa.

Popular Stopover Cities

Many Dublin to Nairobi flights connect through:

  • Amsterdam (KLM)
  • Doha (Qatar Airways)
  • Dubai (Emirates)
  • Istanbul (Turkish Airlines)
  • Frankfurt (Lufthansa)
  • Paris (Air France)
  • Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines)

Choosing the right stopover can help balance airfare, travel time, and baggage allowances while giving you greater flexibility when planning your journey.

Airlines and Connections from Dublin to Nairobi

Based on current route reference data, these are possible airline and airport combinations serving Dublin to Nairobi.

  • Ethiopian Airlines Dublin (DUB) → Addis Ababa (ADD) → Nairobi (NBO) 2 routes
    • Dublin (DUB) → Addis Ababa (ADD) → Lilongwe (LLW) → Nairobi (NBO)
  • EgyptAir Dublin (DUB) → Cairo (CAI) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route
  • Etihad Airways Dublin (DUB) → Abu Dhabi (AUH) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route
  • Emirates Dublin (DUB) → Dubai (DXB) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route
  • Lufthansa Dublin (DUB) → Frankfurt (FRA) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route
  • Ryanair, Kenya Airways Dublin (DUB) → London (LGW) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route
  • Aer Lingus, Lufthansa Dublin (DUB) → Cork (ORK) → Frankfurt (FRA) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route
  • Ryanair, Uganda Airlines Dublin (DUB) → London (LGW) → Entebbe (EBB) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route
  • Ryanair, Ethiopian Airlines Dublin (DUB) → London (LGW) → Addis Ababa (ADD) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route
  • Aer Lingus, KLM Dublin (DUB) → Cork (ORK) → Amsterdam (AMS) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route
  • Aer Lingus, Air France Dublin (DUB) → Cork (ORK) → Paris (CDG) → Nairobi (NBO) 1 route

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Best Time to Fly This Route

Flight prices on the Dublin to Nairobi route vary throughout the year. The busiest period is typically July, when Kenya's dry season attracts visitors from around the world for safari holidays and wildlife viewing. Demand also increases during Christmas, Easter, and school holidays. Travellers looking for lower fares often find the best prices during May, September, and November. Booking your flight two to four months in advance can also help secure better deals. Tripenger helps travellers compare Dublin to Nairobi flights across leading airlines and trusted travel providers. Search available fares, compare flight options, and book the journey that best suits your travel dates and budget.

Things to Do in Nairobi

Nairobi is Kenya's capital and one of Africa's leading business and tourism hubs. The city is famous for combining modern urban life with unique wildlife experiences found nowhere else in the world. Visitors can explore Nairobi National Park, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Giraffe Centre, the Karen Blixen Museum, and vibrant neighbourhoods such as Westlands and Karen. Nairobi is also the gateway to Kenya's world-renowned safari destinations, including the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Tsavo National Park.

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